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Lie bracket from local group commutators ([X,Y]=∂s​∂t​log(esXetYe−sXe−tY)∣s=t=0​)

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In a local exponential chart, the mixed second differential of the group commutator defines a bilinear map on the tangent space at the identity. Inversion after swapping the two group elements proves antisymmetry. Differentiating conjugation gives [X,Y]=ad(X)Y; applying naturality of the Lie bracket to the Adjoint representation of a Lie group then proves the Jacobi identity. For a matrix group this recovers XY−YX by expanding through the mixed term.

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  • Differential of a Lie group homomorphism preserves Lie brackets
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